5.7Quo Vadis? · 1913
Quo Vadis? (1913) is a Drama / History film directed by Enrico Guazzoni, starring Amleto Novelli, Gustavo Serena, Bruto Castellani.
DramaHistory
5.7Overview
During the latter years of the reign of the tyrannical Roman emperor Nero, Marcus Vinicius, one of Nero's officers, falls in love with a young Christian named Lygia, attempting to enslave her. Lygia's protector, the noble and burly Ursus, works to save her from Vinicius' clutches. Pursuing Lygia, Vinicius finds himself at a catacomb prayer meeting led by the apostle Peter and finds his conscience stirring-- just as Nero orders Rome burned. A landmark in epic film, Enrico Guazzoni’s grand-scale masterpiece laid the foundations for what colossal Italian spectacles would become. The film had tremendous influence on Giovanni Pastrone’s Cabiria (1914) and D.W. Griffith’s Intolerance (1916).
Cast
Amleto Novelli, Gustavo Serena, Bruto Castellani, Amelia Cattaneo, Carlo Cattaneo, Lea Giunchi, Augusto Mastripietri, Cesare Moltini
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What is "Quo Vadis?" about?
During the latter years of the reign of the tyrannical Roman emperor Nero, Marcus Vinicius, one of Nero's officers, falls in love with a young Christian named Lygia, attempting to enslave her. Lygia's protector, the noble and burly Ursus, works to save her from Vinicius' clutches. Pursuing Lygia, Vinicius finds himself at a catacomb prayer meeting led by the apostle Peter and finds his conscience stirring-- just as Nero orders Rome burned. A landmark in epic film, Enrico Guazzoni’s grand-scale masterpiece laid the foundations for what colossal Italian spectacles would become. The film had tremendous influence on Giovanni Pastrone’s Cabiria (1914) and D.W. Griffith’s Intolerance (1916).
When was "Quo Vadis?" released?
Quo Vadis? was released in 1913.
Who stars in "Quo Vadis?"?
The cast includes Amleto Novelli, Gustavo Serena, Bruto Castellani, Amelia Cattaneo.
